Te Hapara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you take a trip to Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Tairawhiti Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gisborne Wine Centre
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Our pick of the best Te Hapara Hotel Deals
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Very comfortable, had all we needed.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Travellers Inn Motel
Very clean and freshly renovated. Welcoming and helpful manager. Would hoghly recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
White Heron Motor Lodge
Well run, clean & friendly
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Colonial on Gladstone
Great staff
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Bella Vista Gisborne
What a great spot at the Fringe of town. Clean, convenient, cozy! Plus Netflix, which I don’t have at home, so a treat to me.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Teal Motor Lodge
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Te Hapara
Elgin
While there might not be top attractions in Elgin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Midway Beach and Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
Riverdale
When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Lytton West
While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mangapapa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Tairawhiti Museum.
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana are top sights worth seeing.
